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EY partner terminated over bar fight loses lawsuit
Employment 2025-10-24 11:48 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

An Ernst & Young tax partner who was terminated from the partnership over his involvement in a bar fight has lost his lawsuit against the firm, with a judge finding the partnership agreement extended to private conduct.

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Ceerose loses challenge to report in defects fight over lux Sydney high-rise
Construction 2025-10-27 11:54 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

The builder and developer of Sydney’s ‘The Eliza’ apartment building have lost their challenge to a referee report that found it was reasonable for the owners to block them from rectifying defects.

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Rebel Wilson continues to ‘unapologetically defame’ actress, court told
Defamation 2025-10-24 3:41 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Hollywood star Rebel Wilson, who faces a defamation case by actress Charlotte MacInnes over social media posts, continues to “unapologetically defame” MacInnes, the Federal Court heard Friday.

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Perth’s Eastpoint Plaza owner hits back at copyright suit over office designs
Construction 2025-10-27 11:38 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The owner of Perth’s Eastpoint Plaza has denied infringing the copyright for office suite drawings by design firm HUB Interiors, saying the firm provided it with a licence and knew the plans might form part of its leasing arrangements with tenants. 

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Liquidators of NSW prestige homes biz scolded for late funding approval bid
Restructuring & Insolvency 2025-10-27 11:36 pm By Cindy Cameronne

A judge has criticised the liquidators of a collapsed luxury homes business for a three-month delay in seeking court approval for a litigation funding agreement, warning other liquidators that they should apply for funding in advance.

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RAMS ordered to pay $20M penalty in ASIC case
Financial Services 2025-10-24 11:02 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Defunct Westpac home loan unit RAMS has been hit with a $20 million penalty after admitting to widespread misconduct at its franchises over a four-year period.

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ACCC won’t fight $75M Cuscal, Indue tie-up
M&A 2025-10-24 2:31 pm By Cindy Cameronne

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has cleared the way for ASX-listed Cuscal’s to acquire payment facilitation supplier Indue, saying it was unlikely to substantially lessen competition. 

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Clyde & Co lures insurance lawyer back from Gilchrist Connell
Insurance 2025-10-24 2:53 pm By Sam Matthews

Clyde & Co has boosted its corporate insurance offering, welcoming back solicitor Yvonne Lam after her stint at Gilchrist Connell. 

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ASIC seeks injunction against adviser linked to $520M in Shield, First Guardian investments
ASIC 2025-10-23 11:56 pm By Cindy Cameronne

ASIC wants an injunction against a financial adviser whose “honey pot” marketing allegedly led to 6,000 clients pumping over $520 million into the collapsed Shield and First Guardian funds. 

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Johns Lyng top execs dragged into suit over $75M sale of retailer
M&A 2025-10-23 3:38 pm By Julia Kanapathippillai

Two senior Johns Lyng Group executives have been dragged into a dispute over the $75 million sale of Nike franchisee Retail Prodigy Group.

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